Everyone knows an engagement shoot with your significant other is a MUST HAVE. We get it… get to know your photographer, figure out your awkwardness level as a couple with said photographer, practice holding your smiles for hours while daydreaming about your prime rib dinner… again, we get it, we’re doing it. Now comes the tricky part… what can you do as a couple to prepare yourself for engagement shoot success?

We got you! As a professional photographer and wedding planner, we’ve helped tons of couples prepare for their engagement shoots. From location to style and everything in between, listen to this episode to hear our advice and tips on making your engagement shoot 100% PICTURE PERFECT.

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5 Tips to SLAY Your Engagement Shoot 

• First, why should you do an engagement shoot? 
• To get comfortable as a couple in front of a professional photographer (selfies don’t count!) and also to get to know your wedding photographer.
• This is an added level of comfort to meet your photographer beforehand, putting some wedding day anxiety as ease.
• Tip #1: Location, location, location. Find somewhere meaningful to you - a park, coffee shop, beach, mountains, food truck… make it personal to you as a couple. 
• Plan in advance if you’re going somewhere that requires a permit, permission or a fee.
• Think about the timing and the weather - if you’re at an outdoor location, do you want to be out at the brightest time of the day? Or when the light is a little softer? Always involve your photographer in this decision. They know best!
• Tip #2: Get your hair and makeup professionally done. If you want to do a hair and makeup trial for your wedding, this is a great time to do it.
• Guys - shave your face, get a haircut, and look good, too!
• Tip #3: Put thought into your outfits. Your outfits should look good, complement each other, and also complement your location. 
• Check out Pinterest (Tessa's OK with this for now...) for style inspiration and color pallets that work in your setting. 
• DON’T: Don’t match the background, don’t add too much pattern or mismatched prints.
• Pro tip: Bring more than one outfit (a casual and formal outfit) to do different looks.
• Pro tip: Iron/steam/press your outfits beforehand! It makes a difference.
• Tip #4: Bring props if you want (like your BFF… best furry friend!!) but don’t overdo it. Keep this engagement shoot about the two of you.
• Tip #5: You’re all dressed up and looking good… do a date night after the engagement shoot!  

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